Foods containing at least 0.4 grams per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 0.8 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. (corowise.com)

Products containing at least 0.65g per serving of plant sterol esters, taken twice daily with meals for a daily total intake of at least 1.3g, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. (eniva.com)

On December 8, 2010, the FDA published a Proposed Rule that would update the plant sterol health claim, including the minimum amount required to be eligible for the claim and the target total daily intake to reduce heart disease risk. (corowise.com)

This finding is significant as the traditional diet of the Chinese population is characterised by a high intake of plant-based food and more moderate consumption of animal products. (ipssa-association.com)

However, despite 30% of study participants experiencing at least one adverse event, e.g. diarrhoea and flatulence this did not affect the LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of the phytosterol added milk in this study group. (ipssa-association.com)

In one extensive meta-analysis of 41 studies, researchers found that participants who took phytosterols in the range of 700 to 1,100 mg/day lowered their "bad" LDL cholesterol by about seven percent, on average. (endur.com)